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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,046.88, 69,018.48 and 22,689.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,046.88, 69,018.48 and 22,689.72 is: 34,009.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,046.88 : 69,018.48 = 22,689.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,046.88/69,018.48 = 22,689.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,046.88x = 69,018.48 × 22,689.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,046.88x = 1,566,009,986.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,566,009,986.03/46,046.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,009.04

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